Jose Rachy Gonzalez
About Jose Rachy Gonzalez
Jose Rachy Gonzalez is a Senior Mechanical Designer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Orlando, Florida, with 17 years of experience. He holds multiple certifications in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and has a strong background in CAD geometry optimization and complex design for military applications.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Jose Rachy Gonzalez has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Senior Mechanical Designer since 2007. His role involves supporting CAD geometry optimization for Finite Element Analysis, as well as conducting stress and structural analysis simulations on large 3D model virtual prototypes that can consist of up to 15,000 components. He also conducts comprehensive design reviews with customers, quality assurance, configuration management, and production teams.
Education and Expertise
Jose Rachy Gonzalez studied at Daytona State College, where he achieved multiple certifications between 2011 and 2014. He earned the Certified SolidWorks Professional and Associate (CSWA) credentials, as well as certifications in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. He also completed an Associate of Science (A.S.) Certificate in Engineering CAD Foundations. His education includes a focus on Drafting & Design Technology CAD, where he obtained another A.S. degree.
Background in Mechanical Design
Prior to his tenure at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Jose Rachy Gonzalez worked as a Mechanical Drafter Designer at ForHealth Technologies from 2004 to 2007 and as an Electro-Mechanical Drafter at Sego Robotics from 2001 to 2003. His experience spans various aspects of mechanical design and drafting, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Achievements in Design Projects
Jose Rachy Gonzalez has conducted complex design and reverse engineering projects for various military applications, including the BOEING Non-Functional LRU, MSES, UH-60M Black Hawk and Seahawk helicopters, as well as the Abrams M1A1 SA and M1A2 SEP v2 tanks. He also created the 3D baseline top-level assembly model for the Bradley M2A3 HOT trainer, which was used for design proposals and presentations during program design reviews.